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YourCity 3D

Today's roundup is sponsored by the YourCity 3D Live Wallpaper by InHause Games. We featured YourCity 3D on our last app roundup, and we're thrilled to have them back. Most visually striking live wallpapers come at a major battery hit, but YourCity is designed to grant the most bang for your power management buck, with a zero texture visual design. Randomly generated cities populate with billboards made from local photos. The wallpaper is on sale for November, and you can also try the limited free version here.

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YourCity 3D is a fully 3D computer generated city live wallpaper. Price reduced by 33% for November. The city is built up pixel by pixel, polygon by polygon. Take an aerial tour and fly through the streets of your own personalized city while taking in the bright lights and colorful displays.

- Decorate your city with animated billboards that are built from pictures and photos on your device.- Set your scrolling text displays to show anything of your choosing.- Name your buildings.- Simulated traffic and traffic lights.- Contains no textures or geometry data.- All textures and geometry are procedurally generated and completely random.- No two cities are the same.- City automatically resets daily, so you'll have a different city every day.- Full 3D hardware acceleration. Supports OpenGL ES 2.0 / 1.1.- Optimized for low memory usage and little to no impact on system performance.- Supports all Android devices with Android 2.3 and up.

Games

Hunters: Episode One

Veterans of the XCOM franchise will recognize the top-down, squad-based strategy gameplay in The Hunters. The popular iOS game has been faithfully ported to Android, complete with a sci-fi story and upgradeable units. The PC-inspired interface works best if you've got a tablet, of course, and there are in-app purchases, but they're neither necessary nor insistent.

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Join the Hunt. Set in a Universe where contracts rule, in Hunters you can build a team of Mercenaries and become the most renowned Bounty Hunters in the Galaxy. HUNTERS: Episode One is a turn-based strategy developed exclusively for mobile devices by Rodeo Games. Turn based strategy: Develop your own tactics and style of play in this turn based strategy game.Each day you'll receive a set of contracts direct to the Bridge of your Spaceship, which you’ll have 24 real time hours to complete.

Angry Birds Star Wars

Yes, yes, we know - it's abominable, a bastardized licensing cash-grab sacrificing a pop culture gem to a mobile gaming fad. But here's the surprising thing about Angry Birds Star Wars: it's actually a pretty cool addition to the franchise. The new themed powers are fun, as is the modified low-gravity physics engine, and the ability to remove ads from the free version with an in-app purchase is a nice touch. Those of you on tablets will almost need to buy the HD version, thanks to undersized UI elements. (By the way, if you love, and I mean love Star Wars puns, you can't miss Eric's review, above.)

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... a group of desperate rebel birds faced off against a galactic menace: the Empire’s evil Pigtroopers. Rebel birds, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Imperial Pigs. During the battle, Rebel spies managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the PIG STAR, and are racing to deliver the plans to the Rebel Birds. Now they need your help. Join an epic adventure with the Angry Birds in the legendary Star Wars™ universe. Use the Force, wield your lightsaber, and blast away Pigtroopers on an intergalactic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the depths of the Pig Star -- where you’ll face off against the terrifying Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Pigs. Can you become a Jedi Master and restore freedom to the galaxy?

Expendable Rearmed

When the humble G1 debuted, who'd have thought we'd be getting full 3D Dreamcast ports in a few short years? That's the case for Expendable Rearmed, a much-loved top-down shooter from the silver age of gaming in the late 90s. Expendable works on anything running Android 2.2 or later, but it's optimized for Tegra hardware. The concept is simple: there are a lot of aliens out there, and you've got to kill them all. So here's an apple and a gun. Don't talk to strangers. Shoot them.

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Classic arcade action shooter, addictive gameplay brought up to date. Retrobomb proudly presents... The PC and DREAMCAST 1999 classic arcade shooter brought right up to date on your ANDROID Handheld device. For the last 500 years, among the bleak and barren worlds that exist in deep space, mankind has expanded its horizons. The most suitable planets and moons near Earth have been terraformed, turning the once-inhospitable wastelands into habitable places. Deeper and deeper into the universe mankind spread itself, until only a mere handful of humans would or could survive the journey. These distant worlds became industrial powerhouses colonized by few human beings. Although they had to forego the comforts of home, they still managed to scratch out a living in the newly-fertile lands. For all he knew, man was alone in the vastness of space, until they came... The G'neng. You are given control of a clone army of Expendable units, dropped in one by one, rearmed to battle for the last human settlements which have been overrun by the G'neng, a malevolent bio-mechanical alien race.

Paper Monsters

2D platformers have enjoyed something of a renaissance in the last few years, many of them using spiffy 3D graphics to put a new shine on the genre. The latest and possibly spiffiest to hit Android is Paper Monsters, a charming side-scroller with old-school gameplay and boxes full of personality. Literally. The hero is a cardboard box on legs, fighting through a world of origami monsters. Xperia Play owners can use those delicious physical controls to play.

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One of the best Platformers to ever hit mobile devices. Get it now. Dive into the world of Paper Monsters and watch a living world made out of paper, cardboard, and a few cotton balls unfold right before your eyes. Paper Monsters takes all of the classic 2d platforming elements, combines them with cutting edge graphics and then packs it onto your Android device.

Ingress

Look, we're still trying to figure out what Ingress is. It's from Niantic Labs, a shadowy team inside Google, and has something to do with points of interest and landmarks. They emit energy, you collect it, and fight on one side of a global conspiracy. I'd tell you more, but the game is in invite-only beta at the moment. One of your dutiful Android Police editors got through the red velvet rope, so expect in-depth impressions soon.

Ingress transforms the real world into the landscape for a global game of mystery, intrigue, and competition. Our future is at stake. And you must choose a side. A mysterious energy has been unearthed by a team of scientists in Europe. The origin and purpose of this force is unknown, but some researchers believe it is influencing the way we think. We must control it or it will control us. “The Enlightened” seek to embrace the power that this energy may bestow upon us. “The Resistance” struggle to defend, and protect what’s left of our humanity. Install Ingress and transform your world.

Predators™

Get to the choppa!!! And do it before those pesky humans do. Because in this licensed version of the classic Predator franchise, you're the alien hunting down puny Earthlings, which is way more fun than wading in a mud hole anyway. What are you waiting for - get your pebbly, alien claws on this one, especially if you've got an Nvidia Tegra device or an Xperia Play.

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Play as the Predator in this official game based on the iconic sci-fi film franchise. Hone your hunting techniques to lethal precision as you earn full membership in the Predators clan by tracking down and eliminating packs of elite human assassins, and defending yourself against even deadlier enemies... Brought to you by Angry Mob Games, the creators of Guerrilla Bob and Muffin Knight. These humans are the most dangerous killers on the planet but it’s not their planet. This planet is a game preserve and they are the prey. Pit your incredible Predator strength, stealth, and alien technology against the killer instincts of the nine deadliest human beings alive; mercenaries, assassins, death-squad soldiers, cartel enforcers, black ops snipers, and more Prove you are the ultimate Predator. Begin the hunt and end their lives.

Beat Hazard Ultra (Demo)

This game might give you seizures. That's not a joke, it's right there in the intro. Even so, the crazy visuals of Beat Hazard may just be worth it. If screen-filling attacks, dazzling colors, and breakneck pace aren't enough shooter goodness for you, it also syncs up to your own music. Put in some Sinatra for a chill experience, or blast the dubstep to play until the phone pops out of your sweaty hands.

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Gameplay Powered by YOUR Music. Experience YOUR music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. (Note: Music must be on SD card - Google cloud music is not possible at the moment) Blast away to your favorite tracks. Watch your firepower pulse to the energy of the music.

Wreck-it Ralph by Disney

Wreck-It Ralph is awesome. If you've ever sat in front of a Genesis on Saturday morning or blown an allowance worth of quarters on Space Invaders, go see it now. Afterwards, feed your nostalgia with the official mobile game, which lets you play some of the fictional (well, not anymore, I guess) games from the movie. Fix-It Felix is based on Donkey Kong, Sweet Climber looks a lot like Ice Climbers, and Hero's Duty plays like a dual-stick shooter (similar to Age of Zombies).

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WELCOME TO GAME CENTRAL STATION. Hit the arcade and game-hop between 3 CHALLENGING arcade games based on the movie.Fix-it Felix Jr. – - Ralph wrecked it, now you get a chance to fix it.- Awesome 8-bit graphics that pay homage to the classic arcade era.- Climb, dodge and magic hammer your way to a high score.Hero’s Duty –- Suit up and play as Sergeant Calhoun and teach those cy-bugs a lesson they’ll never forget.- Blast cy-bugs in level after level of bug clearing action.- Grab different weapons and make your momma proud.Sweet Climber – - It’s Ralph’s time to shine in an endless climbing game.- Use tilt controls and fizzy jet packs to climb as high as possible.- Jump from candy stalk to candy stalk, but watch out for weak branches.

Waking Mars

If you've taken part in the Humble Bundle for Android 4, you've probably already played Waking Mars, but now it's available on the Play Store as well. This one fits squarely in the "Indie" category, with a simple platforming structure overlaying a surprisingly deep story. You'll need to master running, jumping, and xenobiotic horticulture (yup) to make it to the end.

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In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. With time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

UNCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT MARS

➤ Explore an open-ended network of exotic caverns.➤ Decode mysterious signals and discover long lost ruins. ➤ Survive an unearthly world of strange creatures and hazardous terrain.

CULTIVATE YOUR OWN ECOSYSTEM OF ALIEN LIFEFORMS

➤ Grow a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem of exotic plants and alien creatures. ➤ Learn the diet, habits, and vulnerabilities of each new lifeform you encounter.➤ Cultivate one species to feed another, eliminate unwanted infestations, and research unique behaviors.

OPTIMIZED FOR ANDROID

➤ Intuitive touch screen controls➤ Nearly two hours of critically acclaimed original music.➤ Tweet Research Progress to your friends back on Earth.➤ UNIVERSAL APP - play on handsets and tablets.

Pixel Twist by Noodlecake

Full disclosure: I'm not a fan of zen games. If something doesn't explode or die within sixty seconds, I'm usually out. But for those of you who do enjoy them, put down the paraphernalia for a moment and check out Pixel Twist. The object is to rotate a field of 3D pixels until it matches a pixelated shape. It sounds simple, but the difficulty ramps up quickly.

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A unique little "zen exercise" in which you rotate a cloud of pixels... The critically acclaimed game featured on Wired.com, kotaku and FHM is now available for Android - with a new twist. Pixel Twist is the special Android version of the unique flash based pixel rotating puzzle game, "Coign of Vantage" by indie developer bobblebrook. Pixel Twist is a unique little "zen exercise" (kotaku), in which you rotate a cloud of pixels until they line up and form the required image, almost like magic.

Ghostbusters: Paranormal Blast

98% of you have the Ghostbusters theme song in your head after reading that title. For the 5% of you who will still have it in your head next week, consider buying Paranormal Blast for the nostalgia factor alone. The augmented reality game has you busting ghosts and defending sites in your own home town. It's too bad that the rent in that abandoned fire station is so high - in addition to being a paid game, it has in-app purchases, even if they aren't strictly necessary to win.

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Who you gonna call? YOU. Become a Ghostbuster™ and help clean up your own city. Requires gyroscope and camera to play. Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast is the best Augmented Reality game to ever hit Google Play. Battle ghosts in your neighborhood as you rid your own city of paranormal foes. Ghostbusters™ Paranormal Blast is the first augmented reality Ghostbusters™ game, letting you become a Ghostbuster™ in your own city. What are you waiting for? Turn your mobile device into your most powerful weapon against paranormal menaces and kick some ectoplasmic butt.

Red Wing Ikaro Racing

You know what's more awesome than planes? Multiple planes, racing though the air in a three-dimensional kart game. Crazy plane designs and exotic tracks will help you overlook the crazy-slow servers for the 300mb of Red Wing Ikaro game assets. Most of the reviews in the Play Store are claiming hours of downloading time on a good connection. It's optimized for Tegra devices, but doesn't require them.

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Red Wing : the air racing challenge is here : Become the next Air Master. With Red Wing (Ikaro) Racing you are the pilot of high performance airplanes racing for life at low altitude against a fleet of colorful peers in a breathtaking scenario, working your way from apprentice to full-fledged ace pilot. ATTENTION the game has 300MB of graphic assets and the download time could vary depending your connection. It usually takes 35-50 minutes. To download the game assets we recommend using a wireless connection.Enjoy and explore the magnificent scenario of the city with all its skyscrapers, fly at low altitude over the water of a calm laguna at dusk, enjoy the beauty of an Arizona canyon under the noon sun.

MY LITTLE PONY

Alright, I am not giving any validation to the insufferably brony population. This is a My Little Pony game for Android. It lets you build a town Sim-style, has a bunch of kindergarten-grade mini-games, and features the voice "talent" from the show. Also: it's Gameloft. That's it. If anyone tries to put an adorable image macro in the comments, I will find an actual pony and punch it in the muzzle.

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Saddle up for adventure with Twilight Sparkle & friends. After being locked away in the moon for centuries, Nightmare Moon is set free and spreading night across Ponyville. Only Twilight Sparkle and her friends can free Ponyville from her grasp, and bring light and friendship back to the land. Help them rebuild the town and reach their dreams in exciting quests.✰Your favorite ponies are here: Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, and more.✰ Make your Ponyville the most magical place in Equestria.✰ Play fun mini-games with your ponies: Ball Bounce, Apple-Picking and Magic Wings.✰ Interact with your friends and feel the Magic of Friendship.✰ Enjoy official TV show voice talents featured in the game.

Daredogs

If we learned one thing from Pixar's Up, its that dogs make surprisingly good pilots, despite the lack of opposable thumbs. Daredogs plays a lot like MiniSquadron, with a surprisingly linear story and upgradeable planes. Also, 10% of the sales go to dog shelters! (Really.)

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Fly hero dog Bravo to victory in the Daredogs air combat tournament. Daredogs - Dog characters, dog fight, air combat events and a cool story all smacked together to form a best, fun and free air game. We will give away 10% of our income to chosen dog shelters and other pet based charities. Should we breach the 5 million download mark, we will bump that up to 20%. Visit http://daredogs.fi for more information. Equip your tennisball cannon, jump in the best free air game and shoot like an ace. Help Bravo lead his team into victory in the rough Daredogs tournament.

Zombie Highway

An Android Police game roundup isn't complete without that timeless classic: undead monstrosities from beyond the grave. This is a game where you drive and kill zombies. No, this is not Zombie Driver. Zombie Highway has you hitting zombies from a more conventional third-person driver perspective.

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The iOS hit Zombie Highway is now available on Android. Zombie Highway was rebuilt from the ground up for Android. A completely redesigned UI gets you playing sooner and unlocking weapons faster. We hope you'll appreciate the effort we have made to create a first class Android experience, not just a minimum effort port. Cars, guns, and zombies... what more could you want?

Tiny Troopers

Remember the Army Men games on PlayStation and N64? Yeah, this is that. With blood. Touch controls add a new dimension to the title, allowing for precise controls a la Battalion Wars 2. Tiny Troopers is free, but the early version seems to have a lot of performance issues.

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Size doesn't matter to these miniature men of war as they take on a big enemy. Take control of a petite platoon of crack soldiers in a variety of wee warzones as you battle through an epic third-person-shooter campaign. Military-grade strategy, intense shooter action, outstanding 3D visuals and a wry smile make Tiny Troopers an unmissable combination of manic combat, monumental mirth and miniature marines.

Clear Vision (12+)

If "Falling Down" was a video game... it would probably have more subtlety than Clear Vision. You're a blue-collar worker who's had enough, and decides to moonlight as a sniper. There's some basic story told in Flash-style cutscenes as well, which makes sense, since that's where Clear Vision started.

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Assassinate your targets with clean headshots in this award-winning sniper game. Tyler is an ordinary guy whose patience gets pushed too far. After getting fired as a supermarket cleaner he begins a violent career as a professional hitman. This, however, is also the beginning of social decline, false friends and a spiral of deception. Watch out. You can´t trust anyone

Anger of Stick 2 by Miniclip

Violence is never the answer. Unless you're being overrun by an army of stick figures. Then you can use a set of oddly realistic weapons to mow 'em down. Doodle heroes and villains attack you in side-scroller fashion in Anger of Stick 2, which, yes, includes lots of boomsticks.

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Can you survive the attack of the doodle enemies? Get this FREE adventure now. Unknown enemies emerge in the city. Our Stick hero continues to fight them off with a wide array of deadly weapons as well as helicopters and robots, who can devastate all enemies at once. Experience the game's 3 different modes:

- Jump Jump: Where you must go up and keep jumping to avoid falling behind, while defeating enemies at the same time.- Survival: Kill all the enemies and survive as long as you can.- Doodle Runner: run for as long as you can, while avoiding hazards and collecting money to spend in weapons upgrades.

Draw a Stickman: EPIC Free

OK, this one's pretty cool: you get to draw your own hero, as simple or complicated as you like, and then navigate a world with drawing-based tools. Think of it as Harold and the Purple Crayon for adults. You'll have to think creatively in order to get past the puzzles, and with multiple branching paths, there's a good bit of replay in Draw a Stickman.

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Draw a stickman, then guide him through a fantastic world of adventure. Using an assortment of pencils, draw elements, tools, and weapons to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Draw a Stickman Epic could be compared to an adventure game, RPG, or puzzle game, but the unique drawing mechanic is unlike any game you've ever played before. From drawing a rain cloud for growing plants to drawing an axe for chopping down a gate, you control all aspects of your environment.

DarkHunt HD

It's Duck Hunt. In the dark. And with fingers instead of a lightgun. Enjoy.

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Ready your shotgun, activate flashlight, and hunt some ducks in the dark. Duck hunting game like you've never seen before (and not only because it's hard to see in the dark ;)). Point and shoot with your flashlight-equipped shotgun, survive whole night, buy upgrades, beat the best online score.

This Could Hurt Free

Navigate through a strangely blocky castle in This Could Hurt. Oh yes, there will be blood non-specific pain. Forty levels to navigate through will keep you busy avoiding traps and using tools. The 3D graphics are pretty charming as well.

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Test every aspect of your skill in an invigorating arena of hilarious hazards. You are an Oakguard apprentice. One day you’ll be a fully fledged Oakguard, charged with protecting the Great Oak—the tree that gives life and power to your village. But first you must survive the Path of Pain. Put your life on the line in this beautifully designed puzzle compendium of potential pain; dodging intricately insane booby traps, navigating dangerous heights, and testing your timing to terminal intensities. Avoid spinning blades, pitfalls, giant mallets and more in this unique puzzle-packed adventure. Guide your character with one-touch controls, choosing the perfect time to stop or go.

Sleepwalker's Journey

Remember Kirby In Dreamland? This is kinda like that - same platformy goodness, same tight controls, same sense that the devs were probably on acid at the time. Sleepwalker's Journey follows the adventures of Moonboy as he gets to the safety of his bed, navigating terrifying vistas and fighting monsters to do so. Don't let your toddlers play this one after 5 PM.

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Meet drowsy Moonboy. Blown out of bed by a big lunar sneeze, he sleepwalks through dreams. Moonboy needs your help to reach his bed. Guide him safely through various traps, clear obstructions from his path, and shift his surroundings to create a safe passage to the cozy bed. Solve environment puzzles in a fantasy world, find multiple pathways through the game, and collect stars and crescents to experience the beauty of Sleepwalker’s Journey fairytale atmosphere.You are Moonboy’s only guardian, and your imagination is the key that shapes the dream, as you lead the boy to his beloved bed. You are the dream creator.

International Boxing Champions

It's been too long since Super Punch Out. If you agree, then the slightly less catchy International Boxing Champions is for you. It doesn't have Mike Tyson, but it's got the same basic bob and weave gameplay, with some flashy new graphics to boot.

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International Boxing Champions. Classic Arcade Action. Only on Android. Train your fighter to compete against 8 of the toughest boxers in the world.

Stick Cricket Super Sixes

Cricket baffles me. It's like baseball, only more boring, and also British. But my Indian friends stay up until 1 AM to see India vs Australia, so there must be something worthwhile about it. For those with that kind of dedication, Stick Cricket Super Sixes lets you play Super 6 against a computer opponent. (That's like Home Run Derby. With crumpets.)

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It’s man vs machine in the ultimate test of your batting skills. The creators of the chart-topping Stick Cricket®, the most popular cricket game in the world, bring you Super Sixes - a revolutionary new batting game. Instead of facing mere mortals, your opponent is the state-of-the-art Bowlomatic 3000: a sadistic bowling machine that is hell bent on wiping you out. Smash as many sixes as you can but be wary, as the Bowlomatic 3000 has plenty of tricks up his proverbial sleeve to ensure a harrowing time at the crease.

International Snooker Pro THD

Speaking of extremely British things, those who just really love the pool variant should try International Snooker Pro THD. Michaela Tabb, apparently something of a celebrity in the highly contested world of snooker refereeing, calls the shots. (Snooker? But I just met her!) This one's got some impressive graphics and physics, which makes sense, because it's a Tegra-only title for the moment.

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International Snooker returns bigger, better and bursting with features taking all cue gaming to new heights. International Snooker Pro Tegra HD, brings more features, enhanced audio and visuals and hundreds of hours of gameplay.

• A Career Mode places you in a full ‘rolling’ year on year professional snooker career, playing 15 tournaments in 14 locations around the world competing to be world number 1. • Fill your trophy cabinet with 16 trophies from 7 major and 7 minor events, 1 invitational event plus the coveted 147 trophy.• Includes three Quick Play Pool modes: UK 8-ball, US 8-ball and US 9-Ball.• Back spin, top spin and swerve the cue ball with simulation quality physics.• Use Career Mode winnings to upgrade equipment to increase power, swerve, spin and player kudos. • Frame by frame replays with slow motion and dynamic cameras including pocket cams and the new ‘follow the ball’ cam. • Referee voiced by Michaela Tabb the world’s favourite referee of snooker and pool competitions.

Arcane Legends

We featured the MMO Arcane Legends in previous posts and roundups, but now the beta is available in all countries. Get going.

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Arcane Legends is a FREE online, multiplayer, fantasy adventure and 3D Massively-Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). Heroes take on the role of a deadly rogue with devastating bow and trap attacks, a mystical sorcerer that wields elemental fury and aids companions, and a hulking warrior with strength of arms to protect and devastate enemies. Play online with friends in fast-paced Co-Op or PVP action. As you defeat enemies and destroy evil, you will unlock special abilities and find new pets that you may customize to suit your play style. During your travels, you will also find rare treasures and gear.

I've heard the My Little Pony game is atrocious, and from bronies nonetheless. I watch the show but I'm not sure I trust Game Loft to bring a quality experience.

longhairbilly

Draw a Stickman: Epic is great.

PhilNelwyn

Some good discoveries there, thanks AP.

TouchMyBox

Poking fun at bronies is one thing, but trying to belittle the talented people who work hard on the show is stooping kinda low.

http://kittyanarchy.net/ Ashley Davis

I absolutely agree. Anyone who makes unfair judgements like that just prove that they never bothered to even watch a few seconds of the show and yet they are still willing to make horrible comments.

UtopiaNH

Did anyone notice/review "In a Permanent Save State" which was released on android in the last week or so? Also, what about "Superbrothers: Swords & Sworcery EP" released with the humble bundle?

Michele Gargiulo

Sworcery is awesome! I don't have time to play all these games... :(

A_Brony

That pony game is NOT worth it, for the record. To complete it you need to pay 260$+ OR wait around 15 years. Pretty insane, right?

A_Brony

(also, the game was quite frankly bad anyway and a lot of things were geared towards children only)

Guest

What I've found out. Mobile gaming is SERIOUSLY and I mean SERIOUSLY overrated. These games are awful. Delver is one of the first games which has piqued my interest as a concept though. Might download that. It may deserve the attention.